Zigzag

Robert Sansouci (author), Stefan Czernecki (illustrator)

Description

When the dollmaker creates Zigzag from clothing scraps, she promises him, some child will love you. Her promise gives the strange-looking doll hope. But the other dolls and stuffed animals in the shop don't want such an ugly toy hanging around so they force Zigzag to leave. Clinging to the promise that a child will someday love him, little Zigzag sets out on a journey in search of happiness and a new home. Young readers will be intrigued by this heart-warming story of perseverance and compassion. Children love to explore the simple bold illustrations that make the story look like it was quilted from scrapes.

Reading Level

Lexile

AD610L

Fountas Pinnell Guided Reading

H

ATOS

4.0

DRA

34

Categories

Genre

Picture Books
Social Issues

Interest Age

Ages 3-5
Ages 6-8

Grade

Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

Subject

Language Arts

Language

English (US)

Fiction/Non-Fiction

Fiction

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